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Crime in Cromford

Cromford had 88 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 84% above the middle Derbyshire Dales area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DE4, Derbyshire Dales · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cromford

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80.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 29Derbyshire Dales rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 28 Apr 26 May 27 Jun 23 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cromford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3742%
public order1416%
anti-social behaviour1315%
criminal damage78%
drugs67%
theft56%
burglary22%
vehicle crime11%

Cromford against Derbyshire Dales

TypeCromford per 1,000Middle Derbyshire Dales areaChange
Violence33.814.9▲ 16%
Burglary1.80–
Vehicle crime0.90.9–
Anti-social behaviour11.96.3▼ 13%
Theft and robbery5.52.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Matlock Bath111.1▲ 14%
Cromford80.3▲ 17%
Wirksworth67▲ 17%
Middleton46.7–
See every Derbyshire Dales area ranked on the crime in Derbyshire Dales page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cromford a safe area?

Cromford had about 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cromford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by public order (14) and anti-social behaviour (13).